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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.61, 1,250.52 and 719.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.61, 1,250.52 and 719.81 is: 992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.61 : 1,250.52 = 719.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.61/1,250.52 = 719.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.61x = 1,250.52 × 719.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.61x = 900,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,130.55/906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.85

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